SCHOLASTIC Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

scholastic

adjective

skə-ˈla-stik

Definition of scholastic

as in educational

of or relating to schooling or learning especially at an advanced level a college that gives a higher priority to scholastic endeavors than to athletic pursuits

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Recent Examples of scholastic When not identified early, this can potentially derail a student’s scholastic trajectory from the very first days of school. — Sherri Helvie, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026 Fugard lets his scholastic streak drive a good deal of the conversation. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 The showcase has generated more than 5,100 scholarships and $164 million in scholastic aid since its inception. — Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 31 Jan. 2026 What my daughter does have is an understanding of the purpose of scholastic sports. — Peter Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scholastic

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When children are experiencing poor educational outcomes, at what point does opposition to an alternative become an obstacle to giving families another opportunity?

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Aside from her Hollywood forays, Cotler has built a career in education, working as a teacher, school administrator, and educational consultant.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of educational

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For students learning online, Darren Harper, the lead academic and enrichment counselor at Crimson Global Academy, says to invest in a quality headset.

— Adrienne Farr, Parents, 15 Aug. 2026
After four years of medical school, plus two more of academic research and clinical rotations, our son Asher was ready to begin his surgical residency at a prominent New York hospital.

— Allan Ripp, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of academic

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Katz is known for a curatorial ethos that places scholarly rigor and popular appeal on equal footing.

— News Desk, Artforum, 13 Aug. 2026
Faculty hiring and promotion should be based on scholarly merit through peer review, not political expectations imposed from Washington.

— Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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